Keith Burke - Love and Romans, Elm Lodge August 2011

Recorded in the sitting room. Keith Burke and Anja Kuncic from The little Black Book and Mark Flynn and Joeby Browne from the Blood Red Mountain Band. Featuring Diarmuid Cullen on the violin.

Biography:
Keith Burke is a prolific songwriter. His simple lyrics and melodies connect him freely to his audience. It is in his sincere singing style and smooth guitar playing that much of his appeal lies.

A dedicated artist, Keith has held a varied range of jobs to support his love of making music. Computer Programmer, Tango Dance Instructor, Actor, English Teacher and (of course) bar room Guitar Player are all jobs that Keith has held allowing him share his music with his public. Since 2007 he has done the voice of Rafael Benitez for Mario Rosenstock on today FM's Gift Grub and on BBC3.

Formerly guitarist and singer with "Calling Walter Cracker" and then "the Ken Baxter band" in Dublin, Keith achieved critical success with the album, "The Dancer who Stole your Shoes". In 2004 the KB band received the coveted Hotpress "Pick of the fortnight". The Ken Baxter had radio play on RTE 1, NewsTalk and considerable play on local Dublin radio stations. In 2004 they were invited to play concerts in Italy and later three dates in the 2005 Guinness Cork Jazz festival.

In 2007 Keith used the knowledge gained during a Masters Degree in Music Technology to record his new album "No One Wants to Move". He enlisted the help of engineer Bobby Boughton and invited a range of talented guest musicians to play on the tracks, including renowned blues pianist Salvatore Urbano. Completed in late 2007, "No One Wants to Move" was launched in May of 2008.

"A mix between Tom Waits, Nick Drake and James Taylor" - Tony Fenton

Keith currently stages an impressive live show as part of "Keith Burke and the Little Black Book". His lyrics spark imaginations and listeners often see themselves in the stories. Constantly producing new songs with inclusive, upbeat sentiments, the live show plays like a "greatest hits" from an ever growing body of work. Sit back, dim the lights, kick off your shoes and enjoy!

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Elm
• Lodge
• August
• 2011d

[evafavoino]

I love this song with the members of the the Blood Red Mountain Band. Ive always loved them. But it was better with me playing the tamburine :)